Virginia Bacon Jam: Tastes Like Home to Me

Breakfast of champions

Oh Virginia.. you land of goobers and porky piggies. On MC, I was more than proud to represent a state worthy of foodie admiration. My love of travel and new tastes is always paired with the comfort that when i get home, I will have some of the best produce and saltiest pork at the ready. This sweet onion bacon jam is easy to make and is ROCKIN. Try it on a BLT or in a benny situation (like above). A little goes a long way and it will last for a week. You can make it in a crockpot if you are headed out the door.

NEEDS:

1 lb thick cut premium bacon

2 large Vidalia sweet onions, small chop

1 Tbsp grainy mustard

2 garlic cloves

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 cup coffee

a glug of bourbon (optional)

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

HOW TO:

Cut bacon into small pieces. Fry in large skillet batches and drain. Save a bit of the fat

Add onions and garlic

Sweat till glassy

Add bacon back in with all the rest of the ingredients

Simmer till sticky

Remove from heat and let is cool. You can process it down for a more jam like consistency or let it be with the chunks.